Richard LaRossa

February 6, 2009 - 10:49am
OP/ED

Rewarding Failure

In reading Governor Corzine's plan for relief for New Jersey's economic future, it reminds me of one of the most fundamental problems confronting virtually every segment of American Society today, Rewarding Failure.

In New Jersey we have seen over $20 Billion dollars spent on school districts that continue to under educate the students entrusted to them.  Yet, the superintendents and supervisory staffs pull down salaries well in excess of $150,000.00.  That is a reward for those responsible for failure.  This is a great message to send to students who we are trying to get to achieve academically.  Why should we expect them to achieve in the classroom when the people in charge of the classroom are rewarded for not excelling at the management level?  We continue to spend, spend and spend, with no change in the results.

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February 26, 2009 - 12:09pm
PRESS RELEASE

Good Government to Have a Good Day

Time to Stop the Nonsense

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